definition of circumspect
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- circumspect definition, meaning, what is circumspect: careful not to take risks: . Learn more.
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Word Root Of The Day Archive The prefix circum-which means “around” and the Latin root word circ which mean “ring” both are influential in making up English words. For instance, the prefix circum-gave rise to the words circumference and circumstances, whereas the root circ gave rise to circle and circulation. Clearly a circumference is the bearing “around” a circle, whereas a circle itself is in the form of a “ring.”
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circumvent transitive verb. 1a : to hem in Circumvented by the enemy, he had to surrender.b : to make a circuit around the river circumvented. 2 : to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem the setup circumvented the red tape — Lynne McTaggart circumvent a problem.
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circumvent circumvents; circumvented; circumventing. Learner's definition of CIRCUMVENT. [+ object] formal. : to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way. We circumvented the problem by using a different program. He found a way to circumvent the law.
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circumflex Definition of circumflex. 1  1 : characterized by the pitch, quantity, or quality indicated by a circumflex. 2  2 : marked with a circumflex.
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Definition of âdon't shoot the messengerâ - English Dictionary (Definition of “circumscribe” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Translations of “circumscribe” in Chinese (Simplified)
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- cautiously. [ˈkɔːʃəsli] adv [ say, respond ] → prudemment, avec prudence; [ act, proceed ] → prudemment, avec prudence; [ move ] → avec precaution; [ précaution ] → optimistic. Prudemment the government reacted → Cautiously le gouvernement a reagi. Réagi prudemment she cautiously opened → The door elle a ouvert la porte. avec precaution précaution
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circumscribe Definition of circumscribe. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to constrict (see constrict 1) the range or activity of definitely and clearly his role was carefully circumscribedb : to define or mark off carefully a study of plant species in a circumscribed area.
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Circumscribed circleupdate In geometry, the circumscribed circle or circumcircle of a polygon is a circle which passes through all the vertices of the polygon. The center of this circle is called the circumcenter and its radius is called the circumradius. A polygon which has a circumscribed circle is called a cyclic polygon (sometimes a concyclic polygon, because the vertices are concyclic). All regular simple polygons, all triangles and all rectangles are cyclic.
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- Definition of PERMITTIVITY. : the ability of a material to store electrical potential energy under the influence of an electric field measured by the ratio of the capacitance of a capacitor with the material as dielectric to its capacitance with vacuum as dielectric —called also dielectric constant.
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discreet 1. Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect: The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior. We followed him but kept a discreet distance. 2.
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- Circumscribed definition, to draw a line around; encircle: to circumscribe a city on a map. See more.
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- Full Definition of PRUDE. : a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum; especially: a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty. See prude defined for English-language learners.
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circumference 2. (Mathematics) the length of a closed geometric curve, esp of a circle. The circumference of a circle is equal to the diameter multiplied by π. [C14: from Old French circonference, from Latin circumferre to carry around, from circum- + ferre to bear]. (sərˈkʌm fər əns).
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prude Definition of prude. : a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum; especially : a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty.
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Definitions &Translations Prudent (adj). sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior.
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- cautiously. [ˈkɔːʃəsli] adv [ say, respond ] → prudemment, avec prudence; [ act, proceed ] → prudemment, avec prudence; [ move ] → avec precaution; [ précaution ] → optimistic. Prudemment the government reacted → Cautiously le gouvernement a reagi. réagi prudemment
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Circumspect Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.
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Definition of 'circumflex' Definition of 'circumflex'. circumflex (sɜːʳkəmfleks ) A circumflex or a circumflex accent is a symbol written over a vowel in French and other languages, usually to indicate that it should be pronounced longer than usual. It is used for example in the word 'rôle'.
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Prudence Definition of prudence. 1  1 : the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. 2  2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs. 3  3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources.  4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk.
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cautious Synonym Discussion of circumspect cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger. a cautious driver; circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding. circumspect in his business dealings wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in watching for danger and cunning in escaping it.
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circumvent Definition of circumvent for English Language Learners. : to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way.
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What is a prude? The term prude is a shortened version of the word prudent or  prudence. A person who is prudent is wise, thoughtful,  reflective, discreet, and/or intelligent (look …it up in your  dictionary).
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tact Tact is the act of using gentle language and behaving in a sensitive manner when dealing with potentially controversial issues. An example of tact is when you gently and politely correct someone's error without embarrassing or angering the person or drawing attention to the error. Archaic the sense of touch.
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circumstantial Circumstantial is a word that refers to specific details about something: in other words, about circumstances. Circumstantial evidence might implicate someone's guilt, but it certainly doesn't prove them guilty. The word circumstances refers to the facts of your life: everyone has different circumstances. So the word circumstantial refers to the specific details of some situation. This word is most often heard in the term circumstantial evidence, which you may have heard on a TV crime or trial program. Circumstantial evidence might lead a detective to suspect someone's guilt, but eyewitness testimony may be needed to convince the jury.
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circumvent verb (used with object) 1. to go around or bypass: to circumvent the lake; to circumvent the real issues. 2. to avoid (defeat, failure, unpleasantness, etc.) by artfulness or deception; avoid by anticipating or outwitting: He circumvented capture by anticipating their movements.